Students receive 30 minutes to storyboard, create, and export a movie that answers an essential question, defines a term, or explains a process.
Students have very specific parameters that limit their grand ideas.
Example:
Limited to 15 - 20 second
4 - 6 pictures
1 voice-over
Title slide
Benefits
Since essential questions are important to the overall organization and review of content area specifics, the "30 minute" movie is a quick way for students to illustrate their understanding of the information.
This process could be utilized with any program - ComicLife, PowerPoint, or a even a Podcast.
Example
This example was actually created after the original "30 Minute" movie. The student had about 10 minutes left and wanted to create a preview for the movie. The movie uses satire to convey his message.
"30 Minute" Movie
Definition
Students receive 30 minutes to storyboard, create, and export a movie that answers an essential question, defines a term, or explains a process.
Students have very specific parameters that limit their grand ideas.
Benefits
Since essential questions are important to the overall organization and review of content area specifics, the "30 minute" movie is a quick way for students to illustrate their understanding of the information.
This process could be utilized with any program - ComicLife, PowerPoint, or a even a Podcast.
Example
This example was actually created after the original "30 Minute" movie. The student had about 10 minutes left and wanted to create a preview for the movie. The movie uses satire to convey his message.